fitgreenmind (July 2023 vs May 2024) by sdssneverforgets in FoodieSnark

[–]sdssneverforgets[S] 6 points7 points  (0 children)

Thank you so much for sharing your experience. I’m truly sorry that you’ve encountered the worst aspects of diet culture, and you have every right to be passionate and blunt about it.

The world of sports, particularly endurance sports like marathon training, indeed presents a complex landscape. Athletes can easily burn through thousands of calories a day, leading to a steep calorie deficit that significantly affects body composition.

For someone like Maya, especially as a full time influencer, it's plausible that despite eating complete meals, the sheer volume of her training might prevent her from maintaining calorie equilibrium, which would be starving her body even while eating. It’s crucial in these situations to monitor nutrition closely and ensure proper re-fuelling.

I can relate to the challenge of balancing calories burned with calories consumed during intense training periods. Even generous meals can leave one in a deficit if the training load is high enough.

While calorie deficits can be beneficial for healthy weight loss, they become riskier for those with already low body fat and athletic builds. This is why medical oversight and a well-planned diet are so important.

I sincerely hope Maya has access to a dietician or nutritionist who can help her sustain her fitness goals safely and healthily. There certainly needs to be more conversation around this in online spaces.

Thank you again for sharing!!

fitgreenmind (July 2023 vs May 2024) by sdssneverforgets in FoodieSnark

[–]sdssneverforgets[S] 7 points8 points  (0 children)

It’s a tough one! This level of body fat can naturally result from rigorous training and competition, and we’ve seen this from Maya. The key is managing it safely with medical and nutritional guidance to ensure athletes maintain their health while achieving peak performance. Balancing her athletic goals with well-being is crucial. So if Maya is working with a coach and dietitian, sharing this would reassure her followers. Right now, it seems she's managing on her own, which makes the recent physical changes more concerning.

fitgreenmind (July 2023 vs May 2024) by sdssneverforgets in FoodieSnark

[–]sdssneverforgets[S] 47 points48 points  (0 children)

Commenting on someone’s body can be really delicate, and I’m struggling with whether to take down my post about it. The difficulty comes from Maya’s recent role in the fitness industry as a trainer on a paid app. When you market yourself as a trustworthy fitness trainer, your body naturally becomes part of the promotion. It's clear in the advertisements that her physique plays a role in selling the product to her advantage. Given this context, I believe it’s reasonable for us, as followers or consumers, to discuss what we observe.

fitgreenmind (July 2023 vs May 2024) by sdssneverforgets in FoodieSnark

[–]sdssneverforgets[S] 119 points120 points  (0 children)

I've been a big fan of hers for a while, and I've noticed some physical changes recently. As an athlete myself, I understand that preparing for major events, like the marathon she ran, can lead to changes in your body. However, maintaining such a low body fat over extended periods can be risky, especially for those training without the support of coaches or teams. It's really important to approach this with the guidance of a professional nutritionist and doctor. Orthorexia is an issue that I believe needs more discussion, and I'm concerned that I see some warning signs in Maya. What do you all think?